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How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe

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Time-travel and self-discovery in a sci-fi universe.

This book is perfect for readers who enjoy science fiction and time-travel. The unique aspect of the book is its exploration of self-discovery, showcased through the protagonist's journey in a time loop. The book also features a tearful computer and an imaginary dog, adding a touch of humor to the story. Overall, this book is a captivating and thought-provoking read for lovers of sci-fi and self-discovery.

  • Locus Award Nominee for Best First Novel (2011)
  • John W. Campbell Memorial Award Nominee for Best Science Fiction Novel (2011)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Science Fiction (2010)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe

by Charles Yu
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ISBN: 9781848876811
Authors: Charles Yu
Publisher: Pantheon
Date of Publication: 2011-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Science Fiction
Related Topics: Science Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Time Travel
Goodreads rating: 3.45
(rated by 18290 readers)

Description

With only TAMMY - a slightly tearful computer with self-esteem issues - a software boss called Phil - Microsoft Middle Manager 3.0 - and an imaginary dog called Ed for company, fixing time machines is a lonely business and Charles Yu is stuck in a rut. He's spent the better part of a decade navel-gazing, spying on 39 different versions of himself in alternate universes (and discovered that 35 of them are total jerks). And he's kind of fallen in love with TAMMY, which is bad because she doesn't have a module for that. With all that's on his mind, perhaps it's no surprise that when he meets his future self, he shoots him in the stomach. And that's a beginner's mistake for a time machine repairman. Now he's stuck in a time loop, going in circles forever. All he has, wrapped in brown paper, is the book his future self was trying to press into his hands. It's called How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe. And he's the author. And somewhere inside it is the information that could save him.
 

Time-travel and self-discovery in a sci-fi universe.

This book is perfect for readers who enjoy science fiction and time-travel. The unique aspect of the book is its exploration of self-discovery, showcased through the protagonist's journey in a time loop. The book also features a tearful computer and an imaginary dog, adding a touch of humor to the story. Overall, this book is a captivating and thought-provoking read for lovers of sci-fi and self-discovery.

  • Locus Award Nominee for Best First Novel (2011)
  • John W. Campbell Memorial Award Nominee for Best Science Fiction Novel (2011)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Science Fiction (2010)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.